Sodium Phosphate, Dibasic

Sodium phosphate refers to various salts of sodium and phosphate, used widely as a food additive (thickener, emulsifier, curing agent), in household cleaners (detergent, water softener), for water treatment, and medically as a saline laxative for bowel cleansing before procedures like colonoscopies. It's known for its versatility, stabilizing texture in foods, binding ingredients in medicines, and buffering pH levels in scientific research, appearing as a white powder or crystals.